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Mike Ingram earned recognition as a Hunger Hero for his volunteer work at Harvest Regional Food Bank in Texarkana. His dedication highlights how everyday volunteers are tackling food insecurity across 10 counties in Arkansas and Texas.
A Pennsylvania bank celebrated 25 years of recognizing local volunteers by honoring four people who've transformed their communities through thousands of hours of selfless service. From feeding 1,000 families monthly to inspiring the next generation of first responders, these everyday heroes prove ordinary people create extraordinary change.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
Centre County is celebrating 21 everyday heroes who give their time to help neighbors in need, from teaching adults to read to cooking meals for homeless families. These volunteers prove that small acts of service create big ripples of hope. #
A New York hospice volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping the organization thrive, while two others were named Volunteers of the Year. Hospice of Orleans celebrated their volunteers during National Volunteer Week with heartfelt recognition.
The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation needs hundreds of volunteers this Saturday to place 200,000 flowers on graves at Arlington National Cemetery. The tradition honors more than 400,000 fallen service members in a moving tribute that dates back to 2011.
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Montana's mountains to maintain a beloved stretch of the Continental Divide Trail, honoring a community member who championed outdoor stewardship. The annual Pete Sorini Day brought together neighbors, hikers, and forest service staff to clear fallen trees and trim overgrowth near Butte.
A candy company is giving $15,000 to honor three everyday heroes in an Australian suburb where they've made treats since 1958. Nominations open now for volunteers making Hornsby a better place to live.
Mary Ann Stead has donated more than three decades of her life to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, from manually updating leaderboards to walking alongside golf legends. This year, she was honored as Volunteer of the Year among 1,500 helpers who combine for 56,000 hours of service.
Over two thousand volunteers donated nearly 190,000 hours of service to MultiCare hospitals this year, bringing comfort to patients and strengthening communities. Three volunteers share how giving back changed their lives as much as the people they serve.
A team of NASA volunteers just discovered that the microbes we usually fear might be essential allies for surviving in space. Their research reveals how biofilms could protect astronaut health and grow food on future deep space missions.
A British football club is turning every home match into a celebration of everyday heroes who make their community better. Selected volunteers and champions get tickets, pitch recognition, and a standing ovation from thousands of fans.
A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.
Cleveland's new Snow Heroes program matches volunteers with elderly and disabled residents who can't shovel their own walkways. After one snowy weekend, 302 seniors called asking for help, and the city is recruiting more volunteers to meet the growing need.
A dedicated GAA volunteer from Donegal Town has won Ulster's top community hero prize, earning her club €5,000. Nicola Dunnion now advances to compete for an additional national award.
The Regina Pats and Leavitt Machinery are spotlighting everyday heroes with a six-month initiative that rewards volunteers and community leaders with game tickets and prizes. Public nominations open now to celebrate Regina's unsung champions.
KDKA and UPMC have launched Community Heroes, a monthly series spotlighting Pittsburgh residents who are quietly transforming their neighborhoods through kindness and dedication. From therapy dogs for first responders to free stores for families in need, these stories prove compassion is alive and well in Western Pennsylvania.
Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.
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